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dominant

[dom-uh-nuhnt] / ˈdɒm ə nənt /




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Freezing temperatures and heavy rain in California — the dominant supplier of cauliflower in the United States — heavily impacted production and fresh harvests, driving up prices.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

These colonies are built around a single dominant breeding female, but unlike some social insects, the other females are still capable of reproducing themselves.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

Linton, whose portfolio formerly invested in Eternal and currently invests in Swiggy, said Indian firms have a head start in operating efficiently and defending dominant positions in some cities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

It built China’s dominant food-delivery and local-services network, giving it a dense base of riders, restaurants, retailers, and consumers.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

At home, children are exposed to a family’s musical heritage, which may contain music unfamiliar to those in their dominant culture.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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